[dropcap size=big]F[/dropcap]BI agents on Wednesday raided the home and offices of L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar, a surprise move taking place after a city special investigation was launched to probe harassment and retaliation accusations regarding Huizar, and just days after a second of two lawsuits was filed by former staffers alleging he directed illegal activities.
Huizar’s wife was seen coming out of their home in Boyle Heights after the initial search there, and then she left the area. While neighbors, activists and news crews congregated outside, an agent wearing an FBI T-shirt got out of his black SUV and led a dog up the stairs and into the councilman’s home.
The search dog at Huizar’s house is trained to sniff out electronic media, such as thumb drives or cellular telephones, that may be hidden. Watch a local news report on the raid below: